Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
	Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin - Germany Tel ++49 (0)30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 (0)30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Overview Planes Constructing your own Plane: Blades and Kits

Plane Blades made by Ron Hock

Make your own plane  |  Cryogenically treated A2 Blades

About Steel - by Ron Hock The three qualities that most effect the selection of a steel for a hand-tool application are edge-holding, sharpenability, and corrosion-resistance. For metallurgical reasons, you can only have two of the three. We at HOCKTOOLS feel that in woodworking, corrosion-resistance is the least important of the three, and prefer an edge that is easily sharpened and long lasting. A steel's carbon content determines its ability to harden with heat treatment. That hardness determines a tool's ability to hold a sharp cutting edge under abrasive pressure (wear). Generally, the harder the metal the better its edge holding, but it will be more brittle. Tempering reduces that brittleness, although it also reduces the tool's hardness and wear resistance. So a balance must be struck to decide how hard a blade should be. Our blades are hardened to Rc62 for long edge life. This is harder than most available replacement blades yet not as hard or brittle as most Japanese blades.  "Tool Steel" refers to a class of steels that are metallurgically very "clean" and fall within strict limits for alloy proportions. Vanadium, tungsten, and molybdenum are often added to tool steels to make the steel resist annealing (softening) when used in "high-speed" (high heat) applications. Chromium is added in very large quantities for corrosion resistance ("stainless"). High-speed steels are essential in metal-working tools (drills, milling cutters, etc.) and "stainless" steels can be cost effective by resisting rust during the manufacture, shipping, and storage of the tool itself. Correctly heat-treated, tools made from high-speed, stainless, and "chrome-vanadium" steels may hold an edge well in woodworking applications, but, due to the large, hard carbide particles that form during hardening, they are difficult to sharpen and cannot be honed as sharply as a blade of plain high-carbon steel. Our choice of High-Carbon Tool-Steel (.95% Carbon) offers the finest, sharpest edge possible. Its chromium and vanadium additions amount to only 1/2% each allowing quick, clean honing with traditional techniques. High-carbon steel holds and takes an edge better than anything else. We guarantee it. Don't miss a view to Ron Hock's Sharpening Notes! At the bottom of the page you will find the new A2 blades and extra thick chip breakers.

Replacement blades for standard cast iron planes These blades offer a substantial improvement over the inferior "chrome-vanadium" blades that come with most contemporary tools. Hock's high-carbon tool steel blades can be honed easier and SHARPER. The difference will be obvious as soon as you start honing and will impress you as you use the blade. These blades are 17% thicker than "stock" blades, have the traditional "keyhole" slot, and fit most planes. With a little work and a proper blade, those cast-iron planes can be tuned-up and made to perform beautifully. Flatten the sole, adjust the frog so the throat opening is no more than necessary, sharpen your new blade like a razor, and your plane will make "see-through" shavings and satin surfaces.
	These blades fit STANLEY, RECORD, KUNZ, ANANT planes. For which plane? Blade width Order nr. Price No. 3 44 mm (1-3/4 in.) 307620 € 40.00 No. 4 und No. 5 51 mm (2 in.) 307621 € 41.40 for some older types 54 mm (2-1/8 in.) 307622 € 43.90 for some older types 57 mm (2-1/4 in.) 307623 € 43.90 No. 4 1/2, no. 5 1/2, no. 6 and no. 7 60 mm (2-3/8 in.) 307624 € 44.30 No. 8 67 mm (2-5/8 in.) 307625 € 46.30

For which plane? Blade width Order nr. Price Jack Rabbet no. 10 54 mm (2-1/8 in.) 307626 € 54,-- Enlargement and measures See a Jack Rabbet no. 10

Blades for block planes The blades of the block planes are 108 mm (4-1/4 in.) long with oval center slot and machined adjusting rack.
	for American Stanley No. 60 1/2 (old plane, out of production) Blade width 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Slot width 11 mm (7/16 in.) Order nr. 307630 Price €: 35.40
	for Record No. 9 1/2 and 60 1/2 and Anant No. 9 1/2 Blade width 41 mm (1-5/8 in.) Slot width 11 mm (7/16 in.) Order nr. 307631 Price € 38.20
	for English Stanley (the currently produced) and Anant No. 60 1/2 Blade width 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Slot width 16 mm (5/8 in.) Order nr. 307632 Price € 35.40
	for English Stanley No 9 1/2 (the currently produced) Blade width 41 mm (1-5/8 in.) Slot width 16 mm (5/8 in.) Order nr. 307633 Price € 38.20
Scraper plane blades these blades are hardened for a balance of long edge life and burr "rollability". The bevel is 45°
	Scraper plane blade for No. 112 2,4 mm (3/32 in.) thick, 73 mm (2-7/8 in.) wide and 127 mm (5 in.) long. Order nr. 307600 Price €: 32.70
	Scraper plane blade for No. 80 1,6 mm (1/16 in.) thick, 70 mm (2-3/4 in.) wide and 76 mm (3 in.) long. Order nr. 307602 Price € 27.30
	Scraper plane blade for No. 81 1,6 mm (1/16 in.) thick, 63 mm (2-1/2 in.) wide and 98 mm (3-7/8 in.) long. Order nr. 307601 Price € 27.30
Blades for Spokeshaves The most dramatic improvement can be realized by accurizing and tuning your spokeshave. With this blades the spokeshave is a sensitive tool capable of doing fine work. The hinges of the Kunz no. 53 have to be disassembled to take the more thicker blade.
	Spokeshave blade for Kunz no. 63 and no. 64 Blade width 45 mm (1-3/4 in.) open U-slot Order nr. 307634 Price € 27.30
	Spokeshave blade for Kunz no. 53 Blade width 51 mm (2 in.) open U-slot Order nr. 307635 Price € 28.60
	Spokeshave blade for Stanley, Record and Anant No. 151 Blade width 54 mm (2-1/8") Order nr. 307636 Price € 33.40

Cryogenically treated A2 Blades made by Ron Hock A2 Steel has been gaining popularity among woodworkers for its superior edge holding properties. This steel differs from carbon steel with the addition of 0.7% manganese, 5.0% chromium, 1.1% molybdenum and 0.25% vanadium. Cryogenic treatment - an extreme cold treatment - increases the steel's toughness without any degrease in hardness (62 HRC). All A2 blades are marked with "A2 Cryo" to avoid mixing them. Only for cast iron planes!

Type	Width	Order No.	Price
For Bench Plane No. 3	44 mm (1-3/4)	307653	€ 45.00
For Bench Plane No. 4 and 5	51 mm (2 in.)	307654	€ 46.30
For Bench Plane No. 4 1/2, 5 1/2, 6 and 7	60 mm (2-3/8 in.)	307657	€ 52.00
For Bench Plane No. 8	67 mm (2-5/8 in.)	307658	€ 60.00
For American Stanley No. 60 1/2 (old block plane, out of production)	35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Slot 11 mm (7/16 in.)	307660	€ 47.50
For Record No. 9 1/2 and 60 1/2 and Anant No. 9 1/2	Width 41 mm (1-5/8 in.) Slot 11 mm (7/16")	307661	€ 49.80
For Engl. Stanley (modern) and Anant No. 60 1/2	Width 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Slot 16 mm (5/8")	307662	€ 47.50
For Engl. Stanley No. 9 1/2 (modern)	Width 41 mm (1-5/8 in.) Slot 16 mm (5/8")	307663	€ 49.80
Spokeshave blades for Stanley, Record and Anant No. 151	Width 54 mm (2-1/8")	307666	€ 41.50

Hock Chip breakers To maximize your plane's performance, a thicker chip breaker can stabilize the blade's cutting edge reducing vibration and chatter. The chipbraker made by Ron Hock are 3 mm thick (.118 in.), almost twice as thick as a stock chip breaker. The cap screw is included! Only for cast iron planes made by Stanley, Kunz, Record, Anant!
	For which plane? Blade width Order nr. Price No. 3 1-3/4 in. = 44 mm 307644 € 23.80 No. 4 and 5 2 in. = 51 mm 307645 € 23.80 No. 4-1/2 + 5-1/2 + 6 + 7 2-3/8 in. = 60 mm 307646 € 23.80 No. 8 2-5/8 in. = 67 mm 307647 € 29.80